Speculation around the 25-year-old remains strong after the five league goals he scored in his first 15 games in Germany’s top flight.

Forsberg’s agent, Hasan Cetinkaya – who also represents Manchester United target Victor Lindelof -told Bild: “I can’t confirm any names. But after the great first half of the season, big clubs have reached out to me.

“RB are on a good way to become a big club, which plays in Champions League soon.

“In spite of that I can’t promise that Emil will stay in Leipzig this winter.

“It’s about what Leipzig plans for him. I will seek talks with sporting director Ralf Rangnick in the next few days.”

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